K9 Memorials

Handler – Officer John Cox Bradley retired K9 officer Riggs dies The Bradley Police Department is mourning the loss of retired Police K9 Riggs who died earlier this week. Riggs became the first Bradley Police K9 in decades when he joined the Department in 2010, according to a post on the department’s Facebook page. A Belgian Malinois, Riggs retired in …

Jefferson Co. Sheriff’s Office K-9 partner passed away The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office announced on Tuesday, November 16, that their K-9 Tico passed away. According to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Tico, was suffering a major medical event which caused a local veterinarian to end his suffering. Tico had a major impact on the Sheriff’s Office and the citizens of …

Police dog Tach has died following a short illness The PSNI have paid tribute to a much valued police dog who has died following a short illness. Tach, a Belgian Malinois, retired from active duty in 2015 after working with the police across Northern Ireland and often in Co Fermanagh during a successful six year career. “Tach served with us since 2009 …

Handler – Sergeant Ian Hatch  Wall K9 goes to heaven A community is in mourning as a beloved retired member of the Wall Township Police Department has been called to the PD in the sky. Wall Police announced on Tuesday morning that K-9 Sable, who retired on December 31, 2019, has passed away. Sable spent eight years on the force …

Died 11/15/21 Handler – Sergeant Minnat Patel  Muscatine K-9 officer passes away on Monday at age 9 The Muscatine Police Department K-9 Officer Nero passed away peacefully and unexpectedly on Monday, Nov. 15, the department and City of Muscatine announced Tuesday. “The Muscatine Police Department is mourning the loss of their K-9 Officer Nero,” Muscatine Police Chief Brett Talkington said in …

Died – 11/14/21 Handler – Sgt. Earl Hanners  Beloved retired K9 dies after long career with Fayette County sheriff’s office The Fayette County sheriff’s office is mourning the death of a beloved member of it’s family. K9 Kai, who retired last year, died Sunday night at the home of his longtime partner retired Sgt. Earl Hanners. Kai joined the Fayette …

Police dog Barney served with North Wales Police for 6 years The Cheshire and North Wales Police dogs team has announced the passing of police dog Barney. He had served with the North Wales Police dog section for 6 years before his retirement in 2017. A statement from the force read: “It is with great sadness we announce the passing …

K9 Roxy Jane – Sebastian County, Arkansas Died 11/13 21  Sebastian County K-9 to receive Law Enforcement Honors funeral Roxy Jane, 15, a retired Sebastian County Sheriff’s police K-9, passed away on November 13 and will be laid to rest with Law Enforcement Honors. Service arrangements for Roxy Jane will be held on Wednesday, November 17. According to a Sebastian …

Died 11/13/21  Chesterfield police K9 dies following cancer diagnosis Chesterfield police K9 Hondo was laid to rest following a late-stage cancer diagnosis. Chesterfield police said K9 Hondo died on Nov. 13 with his handler and family by his side. “Hondo was known for his tremendous work effort and was a master of his craft. He located numerous missing subjects and …

Died 11/10/21 Officer Caleb Norman Sweetwater Police Department Mourns Loss Of K-9 Officer The Sweetwater Police Department Wednesday announced the passing of K-9 Officer Dana. According to SPD, Officer Dana spent seven years with the department. The first two with one handler and the last five Officer Caleb Norman. “Dana was not only a work partner for her handlers, but a …